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Chess960 tactic on f4 (h2)

c9-11411
Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27. Bxf4+ Kc8 28. Na7+ Qxa7 29. Qc6+ Qc7 30. Qxc7#

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — knight to a7 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
  • Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
  • If instead Kc8, then Na7+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #794.

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